US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1772 MFMotown 1772MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1772MF-A-67161-15BQX#8 JmA-Side Runout Etching
1772MF-A-66991-15AQX#8 JmB-Side Runout Etching
67161A-Side Label
66991B-Side Label
RockwellHe's A Cobra
Vinyl pressings
He's A Cobra
by Rockwell · 1984
28 pressings16 countriesSoulSynth-popFunk / Soul
He's A Cobra was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of He's A Cobra
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1772MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1772 MFMotown 1772MF
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1772 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1772MF-A-67161-1SBQZ#8 JMRunouts, etched, both sides
67161Labels, both sides
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 61572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMNP 5012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMNP 5012 - 1Runout area side A
TMNP 5012 - 2Runout area side B
TMNP 5012/1Label side A
TMNP 5012/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61572First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Motown TMNP 5012First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | Motown 1772MFFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Motown 1772 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1772 MF / Motown 1772MFFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1772 MF / Motown 1772MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1772 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1772MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | Motown 101.830212" | 12" |
| 1985 | Brazil | Motown 101.83027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M 1772X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Motown 112-06017", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZT 4004812" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZC 6927912" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZB 692787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHe's A Cobra4:15
- BChange Your Ways4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's A Cobra are there?
28 vinyl pressings of He's A Cobra are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was He's A Cobra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, France, Italy, Portugal. One of them is Motown 1772 MF.
How do I tell if my copy of He's A Cobra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1772 MF, 1772MF, ZB 61572, TMNP 5012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1772MF-A-67161-15BQX#8 Jm and 1772MF-A-66991-15AQX#8 Jm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He's A Cobra on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
